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Today, I drove home for Thanksgiving break. Along the way I stopped at a fast food joint, because my passenger wanted to stop there and not Albertson's. At Wendy's I looked over the menu and saw very little vegetarian items and the burgers were looking delicious. Since I found my passenger on Rideshare and was cutting our carbon emissions because we carpooled, I figured I was justified to eat a double deluxe burger, very amazing. I still lowered my environmental impact because of carpooling
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Today marks the 16th day of my vegetarian journey, now I'm on the downhill portion, just cost to the finish line. Only 14 days to go and it has been easy, but I do crave a few of my favorite meat dishes, like a juicy hamburger, fried chicken and momma's pot roast. As the countdown continues, I become more excited for Thanksgiving, since that is the day when my suffering ends, and the consumption of meat begins.
One thing I feel I have become more incline to eating is tofu. Before this project, I… Continue

As the clock reaches the end of day 13, I have stuck with my goal. Friday was the toughest day so far. My uncle was in town for a ski team reunion, which he invited me too. At the event there was tenderloin served with sweet and red potatoes, broccoli and glazed carrots. Everyone I knew there asked me how I liked the tenderloin and I would tell them the story of my 30 day religion. All said "too bad, it was delicious," plus I would couldn't have any of the sauces because chicken stock was used.… Continue

Today is the start of the second week. I was quite proud I made it through the weekend with out eating meat. Even under the effects of things that impair decisions I was still able to choose the vegetarian option. It has taken longer to order and pick out groceries because I have to search for the vegetarian meal. They are not right smack in the center of grocery store with lights highlighting their colorful packaging. They are found in corners and in the bottom of aisles. Since I still eat chee… Continue